So I watched the new Iron Man cartoon again last night, the one with teen Tony, Rhodey and Pepper. They introduced a new character--Obadiah Stane's daughter, Whitney. Which is cool, she seems to have decent character potential.
However, the only "Whitney" I know of from the Iron Man comics, is Whitney Frost, aka Madam Masque. I know the cartoon plays around a lot with resources available from the comics, but I also get the sense that maybe I shouldn't get too attached to Whitney as an Iron Man ally.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Waiting for the UPS man
My comics are on their way, hooray!
Here's the thing about getting your comics once a month
You want them to send them, but you kind of don't want them to send them, because you also want as many comics in the box as possible.
Well, this box has CA 50 (which looks kind of lame from the previews, but we'll see) and BftC 3, so I'm good.
Here's the thing about getting your comics once a month
You want them to send them, but you kind of don't want them to send them, because you also want as many comics in the box as possible.
Well, this box has CA 50 (which looks kind of lame from the previews, but we'll see) and BftC 3, so I'm good.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
It's a good time to be a Cap fan.
There's a preview of Captain America 600 up at Newsarama.
It's just art, no text, but it looks like a typical "landmark issue" kind of comic, possibly not driving the main storyline much if at all.
Of course I want it anyway. :)
It's just art, no text, but it looks like a typical "landmark issue" kind of comic, possibly not driving the main storyline much if at all.
Of course I want it anyway. :)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
This is interesting
I don't read the funnies (get my news from the internet these days) but I find this interesting.
Newspaper Spider-Man is still married.
I find it interesting because it points to the difference between a newspaper comic strip audience and a comic book audience, or more specifically, to the relationship creators have with either. Clearly, newspaper audiences have more power in that relationship. My guess would be that this has to do with the fact that newspaper fans complain to the newspapers, and the newspapers complain to Marvel, and a complaint from a newspaper carries more weight than a complaint from an individual reader--it's a bigger potential cost. If Jane Comic-book-fan decides to stop picking up a title, it's not a huge deal. If the Daily Bugle decides to drop the strip (and why is the Bugle running a Spider-Man strip anyway?), that's quite a loss of revenue.
And people who read the newspaper Spider-Man, on the whole, aren't buying the paper just in order to read Spider-Man. They are casual readers. They are less willing to do the work of adjusting to the new situation. If established continuity is messed with too much, they'll just stop reading, because they don't care.
Contrast this with the comic book reader, who cares very much, and who is far less likely to successfully complete a boycott because he or she just can't go without a fix for that long.
Newspaper Spider-Man is still married.
I find it interesting because it points to the difference between a newspaper comic strip audience and a comic book audience, or more specifically, to the relationship creators have with either. Clearly, newspaper audiences have more power in that relationship. My guess would be that this has to do with the fact that newspaper fans complain to the newspapers, and the newspapers complain to Marvel, and a complaint from a newspaper carries more weight than a complaint from an individual reader--it's a bigger potential cost. If Jane Comic-book-fan decides to stop picking up a title, it's not a huge deal. If the Daily Bugle decides to drop the strip (and why is the Bugle running a Spider-Man strip anyway?), that's quite a loss of revenue.
And people who read the newspaper Spider-Man, on the whole, aren't buying the paper just in order to read Spider-Man. They are casual readers. They are less willing to do the work of adjusting to the new situation. If established continuity is messed with too much, they'll just stop reading, because they don't care.
Contrast this with the comic book reader, who cares very much, and who is far less likely to successfully complete a boycott because he or she just can't go without a fix for that long.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Just curious
So which comes first, timeline-wise, Trinity or the death of Batman? I'm guessing the former, but since (real-time-wise) the latter was ages and the former is still going on, I'm not entirely clear on it.
You know, Tarantino movies can jump around in time because a movie is a discrete unit. You can work out what's up. An entire comic line, it gets confusing.
You know, Tarantino movies can jump around in time because a movie is a discrete unit. You can work out what's up. An entire comic line, it gets confusing.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Madam Masque
So the recent appearances of Madam Masque in New Avengers got me thinking.
I remember her from old Iron Man comics, where--first as the beautiful and criminal Whitney Frost, and then as Madam Masque--she wasn't a half-bad villain. Her outfit was striking. Her intelligence was impressive. Her ruthlessness was entertaining. There was a point where she had an actual relationship with Tony Stark (not that that's much of a feat), complete with the usual angst and betrayal. Haven't seen her in a while, and hope she's used well this time around.
But you know? She's pretty much got the same shtick as Dr. Doom. Scarred villain with a mask, and some sense that their power-hunger is exacerbated by their perceived loss of beauty and subsequent lack of connection to the world. (Actually I always kind of liked the version of Doom where the extent of his injury was a small, barely noticeable scar--that it was only his own perception that he was hideously deformed, because he was no longer "perfect"--but I think that interpretation has long gone by the wayside.)
Why is it that it is so much more central to her identity? I mean, there's a lot more to Doom than his scarring. But with Madam Masque, once that happened, that seemed to become pretty much her entire backstory. And she had so much more in addition to that--she was a villain before her injury, after all.
I remember her from old Iron Man comics, where--first as the beautiful and criminal Whitney Frost, and then as Madam Masque--she wasn't a half-bad villain. Her outfit was striking. Her intelligence was impressive. Her ruthlessness was entertaining. There was a point where she had an actual relationship with Tony Stark (not that that's much of a feat), complete with the usual angst and betrayal. Haven't seen her in a while, and hope she's used well this time around.
But you know? She's pretty much got the same shtick as Dr. Doom. Scarred villain with a mask, and some sense that their power-hunger is exacerbated by their perceived loss of beauty and subsequent lack of connection to the world. (Actually I always kind of liked the version of Doom where the extent of his injury was a small, barely noticeable scar--that it was only his own perception that he was hideously deformed, because he was no longer "perfect"--but I think that interpretation has long gone by the wayside.)
Why is it that it is so much more central to her identity? I mean, there's a lot more to Doom than his scarring. But with Madam Masque, once that happened, that seemed to become pretty much her entire backstory. And she had so much more in addition to that--she was a villain before her injury, after all.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Maybe a last thought on BftC
There's an interview up with Tony Daniel that explains some of why Battle for the Cowl was written as it was.
Doesn't necessarily make it make sense, but explains it.
Doesn't necessarily make it make sense, but explains it.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
In which I once again talk about something I haven't read yet. (Spoilers for BftC3)
The spoiler warning is for those, unlike myself, who avoid spoilers.
I won't be seeing it for weeks, so of course I had to read all the talk I could find on Battle for the Cowl 3.
The identity of the Batman-to-be is not surprising.
The identity of the Robin-to-be is even less surprising.
What is a little surprising, but pleasantly so? That apparently someone is thinking about doing something interesting with Jason Todd, in that they seem to be trying to make him more sympathetic. (Unfortunately this seems likely to be taking the form of adding some sort of abuse to his childhood, but it's comics, that's what they do.) This probably means that they're hoping to redeem him to some extent. I say this because it seems like they want him to have a background that's so bad that, having suffered through it, he could be forgiven anything.
I'm guessing, of course.
I won't be seeing it for weeks, so of course I had to read all the talk I could find on Battle for the Cowl 3.
The identity of the Batman-to-be is not surprising.
The identity of the Robin-to-be is even less surprising.
What is a little surprising, but pleasantly so? That apparently someone is thinking about doing something interesting with Jason Todd, in that they seem to be trying to make him more sympathetic. (Unfortunately this seems likely to be taking the form of adding some sort of abuse to his childhood, but it's comics, that's what they do.) This probably means that they're hoping to redeem him to some extent. I say this because it seems like they want him to have a background that's so bad that, having suffered through it, he could be forgiven anything.
I'm guessing, of course.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Heavy sigh.
Now this is a real disappointment. I am seriously bummed now.
Captain Britain and MI-13 has been cancelled.
Dang it.
Captain Britain and MI-13 has been cancelled.
Dang it.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
What I Want: The August 09 Marvel Solicitations
THE MARVELS PROJECT #1 (of 8)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
The centerpiece of Marvel's 70th Anniversary celebration! Who is the mysterious old man who lies on his deathbed in a hospital in 1939, and how does his passing mark the beginning of the first heroic age of the Marvel Universe — and signal the rise of the superhumans? Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting unveil the defining story of the origin of the Marvel Universe, revealing the hidden connections that unite the earliest costumed champions, and whose reverberations are felt dramatically into the present day! It’s a world on the brink of war, and the race is on to create the world's first super-soldier! Witness the first days of the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, and many more-- how they shaped the world to come, and how the future they would create in turn shaped them! The must-read event of the season for any Marvel fan from the Award-Winning creators who redefined Captain America for the modern audience!
ALL WINNERS COMICS #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Captain America and Bucky...the Human Torch and Toro...the Sub-Mariner...Miss America...the Whizzer...THE ALL-WINNERS SQUAD! It's 1946 and World War 2 is over, but the memory of those lost in the War haunts everyone— especially when Times Square is overrun by undead soldiers wanting their lives back! And leading this tattered battalion are the two casualties the All-Winners Squad can't fight— the original Captain America and Bucky! Plus: a surprise romance that has all the tabloids a-twitter! "Old Soldiers Never Die..." by Karl Kesel (MARVEL APES) and Steve Uy (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) Buy Bonds! And this comic!
MYSTIC COMICS #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
“I am the destroyer of evil,” the haunting stranger intoned; “I’ve crossed the great cold into your world!” So speaks the original Vision! From a dimension beyond, comes an otherworldly force of retribution. His steely touch turns killers to ice, shattering them. His staggering gaze drives the guilty mad with terror. His unstoppable power never fails to punish the wicked! It is said only those approaching death can see him in his true form as...the Vision!
MARVEL COMICS #1: 70TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Marvel Comics in style the best and brightest color-art talents in the field bring you a bold new look at the comic that started it all! From the first appearance of The Human Torch to the original jungle adventures of Ka-Zar and the incomparable introduction of Bill Everett’s Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner, each tale from Marvel Comics #1 has been paired with one of the field’s most innovative color artists to create a fascinating contemporary take on these classic tales. Including contributions from the trend-setting talents of Dean White (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN; LOGAN), Dave McCaig (NEW AVENGERS; NEXTWAVE), Jason Keith (MIGHTY AVENGERS; SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL), Morry Hollowell (CIVIL WAR; WOLVERINE) and Frank D’Armata (CAPTAIN AMERICA; HOUSE OF M), there’s no question that this will be MARVEL COMICS #1 like you’ve never seen it before! So come join the party—including Marvel’s mega-midnight birthday bash—and toast to the most important comic art achievement of 1939—2009-style!
What are you trying to do to me, Marvel? Don't I already give you enough of my money?
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #601
Prepare for the All-New, All-Deadly: DARK MARY-JANE!! Oops, sorry, that's the rest of Marvel's solicits...Actually, in this issue "Red-Headed Stranger" begins just after the surprising events of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 with Pete's love life taking a turn for the worse just as his old flame Mary Jane returns to New York City. (FINALLY!! Sheesh. What took us so long?!)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #602
"RED-HEADED STRANGER Part II"
THE CHAMELEON returns with a terrifying new mission that has MAYOR J. JONAH JAMESON squarely in his sights! Meanwhile, the ANTI-SPIDER SQUAD narrows its dragnet around the Wall-Crawler, and Peter Parker gets a brand new job...will it bring him closer to the newly-returned MARY JANE, or push her further away?
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #603
"RED-HEADED STRANGER Part III"
THE CHAMELEON is poised to unleash unspeakable horror on New York City and SPIDER-MAN is nowhere to be found, so the only person who can stop him is...MARY JANE WATSON?!
For the fourteen-year-old.
DARK AVENGERS #8
Norman's X-Men, as led by Emma and Namor, are the face of mutant law and order! The X-Men look played out of position as Osborn's dark reign falls over California-- but Scott Summers isn't done yet. The X-Men strike at Norman, at H.A.M.M.E.R., at his fraud X-Men and his sham Avengers all at once! This is the book where, at long last, the Marvel Universe starts to fight back-- and it sets the stage for next month’s unbelievable conclusion in UNCANNY X-MEN/DARK AVENGERS - EXODUS!
This is a maybe, due to the X-Men crossover. X-Men crossovers leave a bad taste in my mouth. It was the 90s, but I've got a long memory.
MS. MARVEL #43 & 44
In Ms. Marvel #43: Karla Sofen's bad day gets worse as the summer's blockbuster Dark Reign event continues. WAR OF THE MARVELS Part 2 brings the Dark Avengers to the front lines.
In Ms. Marvel #44: Hope is crushed and the battle is nearly lost as the Dark Reign event continues in WAR OF THE MARVELS Part 3! As Karla Sofen faces an unbeatable threat, the legacy of Ms. Marvel hangs in the balance.
"War of the Marvels"? What is this "War of the Marvels"? Guess I've been skimming the comic news and missed something.
NEW AVENGERS #56
Oh man, it is not a good day for the New Avengers. Someone has invented a power disrupter and unleashed it in New York City. The heroes have fallen. Some are hurt bad, others near death. Who will rise to the challenge and save the day? A very important DARK REIGN issue. Something big happens. Not going to tell you what it is but it happens on page 17, panel 4.
I don't need convincing to get this one anyway.
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #27
Blastaar's alien army has seized 42, the Initiative's prison in the Negative Zone. Someone has to take it back, and the Taskmaster has assembled a team to do just that. But when Komodo looks around her at the squad of Z-list super-villains she's supposed to go into battle with, she wonders if this is a recovery job...or a suicide mission! And when she encounters familiar faces who had been incarcerated within the prison, will they be friend or foe? Also, because you demanded it--the return of Butterball!
Cool!
FANTASTIC FOUR #570
Brand new creative team - Brave new comics experience! Be there as Marvel's newest exciting creator, Jonathan Hickman, teams up with superstar artist, Dale Eaglesham, to give you the Fantastic Four experience you've been waiting for! It's adventure, it's family, it's tough questions in dark times...See what happens when Reed Richards tries to SOLVE EVERYTHING.
Hm...new creative team...maybe it's time to pick this up again after all?
MARVEL DIVAS 2
Waiting for the trade, I think, if that.
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #39
TAKIN’ CARE OF BUSINESS: Aleksei Sytsevich just wants to retire. The economy is bad, and freelance jobs are harder to find. Business just isn’t what it used to be. It’s time to hang up the suit and live the good life. Of course, when the “business” is super-villain crime sprees as the Rhino, and the “suit” in question is his costume, the Rhino is finding it a bit harder to close the books on his “career.” Luckily, the Avengers are more than glad to help an old foe get out of the game, even if it means dealing with a little bit of trouble. Or, in this case, a LOT of trouble, because the Abomination and the Leader aren’t going to let their old teammate step away from the game quite that easily!
For the ten-year-old.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #28
"WITCH-HUNT"
Guest-starring the YOUNG AVENGERS!
When the adults are away, it's the perfect time for VISION and STATURE to sneak a few friends into the Avengers new headquarters and throw a party. No, not that kind of party. It's a hunting party-- and the target they're after is...THE SCARLET WITCH!
Also: QUICKSILVER and US AGENT face off against a longtime Avengers villain and their new team. All this and the start of a strange cosmic odyssey for HANK PYM.
This one sounds good, hoping for more Young Avengers sightings!
DEADPOOL #13 & #14
“Wave of Mutilation,” Part 1 & 2
Deadpool has ceased to exist, he’s given his good-byes, he’s driven his car into the ocean. They’ll think he’s dead, but he’ll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate!
Sounds like something the ten-year-old would come up with, also sounds good. :)
Think I'll get the Deadpool minis as trades.
Written by ED BRUBAKER
The centerpiece of Marvel's 70th Anniversary celebration! Who is the mysterious old man who lies on his deathbed in a hospital in 1939, and how does his passing mark the beginning of the first heroic age of the Marvel Universe — and signal the rise of the superhumans? Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting unveil the defining story of the origin of the Marvel Universe, revealing the hidden connections that unite the earliest costumed champions, and whose reverberations are felt dramatically into the present day! It’s a world on the brink of war, and the race is on to create the world's first super-soldier! Witness the first days of the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, and many more-- how they shaped the world to come, and how the future they would create in turn shaped them! The must-read event of the season for any Marvel fan from the Award-Winning creators who redefined Captain America for the modern audience!
ALL WINNERS COMICS #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
Captain America and Bucky...the Human Torch and Toro...the Sub-Mariner...Miss America...the Whizzer...THE ALL-WINNERS SQUAD! It's 1946 and World War 2 is over, but the memory of those lost in the War haunts everyone— especially when Times Square is overrun by undead soldiers wanting their lives back! And leading this tattered battalion are the two casualties the All-Winners Squad can't fight— the original Captain America and Bucky! Plus: a surprise romance that has all the tabloids a-twitter! "Old Soldiers Never Die..." by Karl Kesel (MARVEL APES) and Steve Uy (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) Buy Bonds! And this comic!
MYSTIC COMICS #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
“I am the destroyer of evil,” the haunting stranger intoned; “I’ve crossed the great cold into your world!” So speaks the original Vision! From a dimension beyond, comes an otherworldly force of retribution. His steely touch turns killers to ice, shattering them. His staggering gaze drives the guilty mad with terror. His unstoppable power never fails to punish the wicked! It is said only those approaching death can see him in his true form as...the Vision!
MARVEL COMICS #1: 70TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Marvel Comics in style the best and brightest color-art talents in the field bring you a bold new look at the comic that started it all! From the first appearance of The Human Torch to the original jungle adventures of Ka-Zar and the incomparable introduction of Bill Everett’s Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner, each tale from Marvel Comics #1 has been paired with one of the field’s most innovative color artists to create a fascinating contemporary take on these classic tales. Including contributions from the trend-setting talents of Dean White (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN; LOGAN), Dave McCaig (NEW AVENGERS; NEXTWAVE), Jason Keith (MIGHTY AVENGERS; SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL), Morry Hollowell (CIVIL WAR; WOLVERINE) and Frank D’Armata (CAPTAIN AMERICA; HOUSE OF M), there’s no question that this will be MARVEL COMICS #1 like you’ve never seen it before! So come join the party—including Marvel’s mega-midnight birthday bash—and toast to the most important comic art achievement of 1939—2009-style!
What are you trying to do to me, Marvel? Don't I already give you enough of my money?
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #601
Prepare for the All-New, All-Deadly: DARK MARY-JANE!! Oops, sorry, that's the rest of Marvel's solicits...Actually, in this issue "Red-Headed Stranger" begins just after the surprising events of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 with Pete's love life taking a turn for the worse just as his old flame Mary Jane returns to New York City. (FINALLY!! Sheesh. What took us so long?!)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #602
"RED-HEADED STRANGER Part II"
THE CHAMELEON returns with a terrifying new mission that has MAYOR J. JONAH JAMESON squarely in his sights! Meanwhile, the ANTI-SPIDER SQUAD narrows its dragnet around the Wall-Crawler, and Peter Parker gets a brand new job...will it bring him closer to the newly-returned MARY JANE, or push her further away?
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #603
"RED-HEADED STRANGER Part III"
THE CHAMELEON is poised to unleash unspeakable horror on New York City and SPIDER-MAN is nowhere to be found, so the only person who can stop him is...MARY JANE WATSON?!
For the fourteen-year-old.
DARK AVENGERS #8
Norman's X-Men, as led by Emma and Namor, are the face of mutant law and order! The X-Men look played out of position as Osborn's dark reign falls over California-- but Scott Summers isn't done yet. The X-Men strike at Norman, at H.A.M.M.E.R., at his fraud X-Men and his sham Avengers all at once! This is the book where, at long last, the Marvel Universe starts to fight back-- and it sets the stage for next month’s unbelievable conclusion in UNCANNY X-MEN/DARK AVENGERS - EXODUS!
This is a maybe, due to the X-Men crossover. X-Men crossovers leave a bad taste in my mouth. It was the 90s, but I've got a long memory.
MS. MARVEL #43 & 44
In Ms. Marvel #43: Karla Sofen's bad day gets worse as the summer's blockbuster Dark Reign event continues. WAR OF THE MARVELS Part 2 brings the Dark Avengers to the front lines.
In Ms. Marvel #44: Hope is crushed and the battle is nearly lost as the Dark Reign event continues in WAR OF THE MARVELS Part 3! As Karla Sofen faces an unbeatable threat, the legacy of Ms. Marvel hangs in the balance.
"War of the Marvels"? What is this "War of the Marvels"? Guess I've been skimming the comic news and missed something.
NEW AVENGERS #56
Oh man, it is not a good day for the New Avengers. Someone has invented a power disrupter and unleashed it in New York City. The heroes have fallen. Some are hurt bad, others near death. Who will rise to the challenge and save the day? A very important DARK REIGN issue. Something big happens. Not going to tell you what it is but it happens on page 17, panel 4.
I don't need convincing to get this one anyway.
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #27
Blastaar's alien army has seized 42, the Initiative's prison in the Negative Zone. Someone has to take it back, and the Taskmaster has assembled a team to do just that. But when Komodo looks around her at the squad of Z-list super-villains she's supposed to go into battle with, she wonders if this is a recovery job...or a suicide mission! And when she encounters familiar faces who had been incarcerated within the prison, will they be friend or foe? Also, because you demanded it--the return of Butterball!
Cool!
FANTASTIC FOUR #570
Brand new creative team - Brave new comics experience! Be there as Marvel's newest exciting creator, Jonathan Hickman, teams up with superstar artist, Dale Eaglesham, to give you the Fantastic Four experience you've been waiting for! It's adventure, it's family, it's tough questions in dark times...See what happens when Reed Richards tries to SOLVE EVERYTHING.
Hm...new creative team...maybe it's time to pick this up again after all?
MARVEL DIVAS 2
Waiting for the trade, I think, if that.
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #39
TAKIN’ CARE OF BUSINESS: Aleksei Sytsevich just wants to retire. The economy is bad, and freelance jobs are harder to find. Business just isn’t what it used to be. It’s time to hang up the suit and live the good life. Of course, when the “business” is super-villain crime sprees as the Rhino, and the “suit” in question is his costume, the Rhino is finding it a bit harder to close the books on his “career.” Luckily, the Avengers are more than glad to help an old foe get out of the game, even if it means dealing with a little bit of trouble. Or, in this case, a LOT of trouble, because the Abomination and the Leader aren’t going to let their old teammate step away from the game quite that easily!
For the ten-year-old.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #28
"WITCH-HUNT"
Guest-starring the YOUNG AVENGERS!
When the adults are away, it's the perfect time for VISION and STATURE to sneak a few friends into the Avengers new headquarters and throw a party. No, not that kind of party. It's a hunting party-- and the target they're after is...THE SCARLET WITCH!
Also: QUICKSILVER and US AGENT face off against a longtime Avengers villain and their new team. All this and the start of a strange cosmic odyssey for HANK PYM.
This one sounds good, hoping for more Young Avengers sightings!
DEADPOOL #13 & #14
“Wave of Mutilation,” Part 1 & 2
Deadpool has ceased to exist, he’s given his good-byes, he’s driven his car into the ocean. They’ll think he’s dead, but he’ll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate!
Sounds like something the ten-year-old would come up with, also sounds good. :)
Think I'll get the Deadpool minis as trades.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
What I Want: The August 09 DC Solicitations
BLACKEST NIGHT #2
The event of the summer continues! The dead rise across the DC Universe, bringing terror and darkness with them. What are the Black Lanterns? What do they want? Will Earth's greatest heroes survive long enough to find out – or will they join the Black Lantern Corps?
Still looking forward to this, although with more trepidation than before.
BLACKEST NIGHT: BATMAN #1
Deadman can't shut out the cries of the dead rising as he comes to the aid of the new Batman. It’s just in time, too, as the duo face a circus of zombies including the Black Lantern Flying Graysons!
So I guess this is confirmation of the identity of the new Batman? I mean, who else would care about the Flying Graysons?
BLACKEST NIGHT: TITANS #1
Black Lantern Titans are descending together onto Titans Island! Will the Titans be prepared to fight off their deceased allies? And how can Beast Boy not lose his heart to Black Lantern Terra?
Yeah, okay, fine, I'm buying this too. Geez.
GREEN LANTERN #45
BLACKEST NIGHT continues! The Black Lanterns descend on all the Corps throughout the universe! Sinestro's assault on the Star Sapphires’ homeworld of Zamaron is interrupted by another Sinestro Corps – one made up of those who died during the Sinestro Corps War! And while the War of Light flickers, deep in the darkness of space, John Stewart comes face-to-face with his deceased wife – and longtime Green Lantern – Katma Tui.
Okay, time to pick up the regular GL book.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #39
Just when things couldn't look any darker after the death and chaos of the Sciencell riot, Blackest Night descends on Oa! The black rings tear into the planet and the Lantern Crypt causing all the dead Corps members to rise and wreak havoc as a new and deadlier battle threatens to engulf not only the Corps, but the Universe itself!
And this one is always on my list.
WEDNESDAY COMICS #5-8
WEDNESDAY COMICS, DC’s spectacular 12-issue weekly series, continues to offer a comics experience unlike any other this August. In its second month, don’t miss the action in these continuing features:
• THE METAL MEN encounter a deadly guest-villain in a story written by Dan DiDio with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
• THE FLASH battles Gorilla Grodd and tries to date Iris West in a story written by Karl Kerschl (TEEN TITANS YEAR ONE, THE FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE) and Brenden Fletcher with art by Karl Kerschl.
• SUPERGIRL attempts to deal with Streaky and Krypto gone bad in a story written by Jimmy Palmiotti (JONAH HEX) with art by Amanda Conner (POWER GIRL).
• GREEN LANTERN must help a fellow test pilot whose space mission has transformed him into a monster in a story written by Kurt Busiek (TRINITY, ASTRO CITY) with art by Joe Quiñones (TEEN TITANS GO!).
• SUPERMAN questions his heroic mission while on a trip to Smallville in a story written by John Arcudi (The Mask) with art by Lee Bermejo (JOKER).
• ADAM STRANGE takes a truly twisted journey into space in a story by writer/artist Paul Pope (BATMAN: YEAR 100).
• WONDER WOMAN is lost in a dream world in search of her lost tiara, bracelets and magic lasso in a story written and illustrated by Ben Caldwell (Dare Detectives).
• THE TEEN TITANS are attacked by Trident in a story written by Eddie Berganza with art by Sean Galloway.
Plus:
• BATMAN, WEDNESDAY COMICS’ weekly cover feature, by the Eisner Award-winning 100 BULLETS team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso.
• METAMORPHO, written by New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman with art by Eisner Award-winner Michael Allred (Madman).
• THE DEMON AND CATWOMAN, written by Walter Simonson (Thor, MANHUNTER) with art by famed DC cover artist Brian Stelfreeze.
• DEADMAN, written by Dave Bullock and Vinton Heuck, art by Dave Bullock.
• KAMANDI, written by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, GREEN LANTERN CORPS) with art by Ryan Sook (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL).
• HAWKMAN, written and illustrated by Kyle Baker (PLASTIC MAN, Special Forces).
• SGT. ROCK, written by Adam Kubert (SUPERMAN: LAST SON), ilustrated by legendary comics artist Joe Kubert.
Wow, that is a lot of comic! And Streaky and Krypto? That's a must-have in any format!
BATGIRL #1
In the wake of “Batman R.I.P.” and BATTLE FOR THE COWL, a new heroine has emerged in Gotham City, and as she begins her nocturnal crusade to take back the night, she will truly learn what it means to wear the mantle of the Bat. But who is this young woman, and why has she donned the cape and cowl?
New heroine, hm?
BATMAN AND ROBIN #3
“Batman Reborn” concludes the explosive reteaming of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men)! Witness Batman and Robin’s final showdown against Professor Pyg and the Circus of Strange! The future looks bright for the new Dynamic Duo as they prove themselves in battle, but lurking in the shadows is a mysterious red-hooded vigilante. Also, the origin of Scarlet!
This sounds potentially a good read.
DETECTIVE COMICS #856
“Elegy” part 3 of 4! Batwoman unites with an unlikely ally to momentarily defeat the fairytale villain known as Alice. But when Kate is forced to attend a high society event, she soon learns that her worlds are colliding as Alice’s plans for Gotham’s elite put Kate’s father directly in harm’s way.
Plus, in the next part of The Question co-feature, writer Greg Rucka and artist Cully Hamner bring Renee’s search for a missing girl to new depths when The Question is trapped inside a sinking car. Will her life and her leads end up at the bottom of the river?
Looking forward to this one a fair amount, actually.
BATMAN #689
“Long Shadows” continues! Batman forges ahead in his battle to retrieve the escapees from Arkham Asylum, while Two-Face begins a ground war of his own. Elsewhere, Penguin wants to become Gotham City's new king of crime, but to do so he has to make a deal with the devil.
You know, I think it would have been more fun to have several Batmen running around for a while. But okay.
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #3
Bruce Wayne is dead...long live Bruce Wayne! Gotham's favorite son has miraculously returned, promising to lead his city into a new golden age. But while Wayne devotes his limitless fortune to rebuilding Gotham City, he fights violent opposition from Batman, Robin and a host of DC Universe heroes!
And in the Manhunter co-feature, now that Manhunter has found the previous DA's killer – or, rather, the killer has found her – what is she going to do about it? Bringing the killer in for a trial may not result in the justice Kate's been dreaming of. But is she ready to kill for justice so soon after a fresh start in Gotham?
Maybe I will learn to love Manhunter now?
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #3
With their uneasy alliance in place, the sirens encounter trouble in the form of the mysteriously returned Bruce Wayne. He's dazzling, he's dangerous and he's got his sights set on Harley Quinn! Has romance sparked between these two long-time enemies – or is Wayne playing a more sinister game?
Well, I can guess at who the Bruce Wayne is, but we'll see.
RED ROBIN #3
“The Grail” part 3 of 4! “Batman Reborn” continues, but is Red Robin's quest to find Bruce Wayne at an end? Because in a German museum, answers await. But to get to those answers, Red Robin has to go through the Global Guardian known as the Wild Huntsman. Making matters worse, Red Robin's got an unwanted ally – Ra's al Ghul! Also, discover what happened in the days after BATTLE FOR THE COWL?
Well, I am getting this, but to be honest, if it is (as seems likely) Tim Drake, I'm probably not keeping it on the list.
DOOM PATROL #1
Come one, come all! The world's strangest Super Heroes are back, and they brought those robot guys along with 'em! Thrill to the strange adventures of the Doom Patrol, with script by Keith Giffen and art by Matthew Clark! Whether you think you know 'em or you wouldn't know 'em if they bit you on the behind, this Doom Patrol's for you! But that's not all! Read all the way to the back cover for the all-new adventures of those elemental everymen, the Metal Men, featuring the triumphant return of the creative team that brought you JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL! That’s 40 full pages of comic-bookery for just under four American dollars. So why not try some Doom Patrol with a side order of Metal Men today?
Doom Patrol, woohoo!
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #30
“Bad Seed” part 2 of 5! The JSA feels the strain when battling a monstrous collection of villains who’ve mounted an all-out war on the team to collect a bounty placed on the head of everyone in the group except Stargirl! Tensions flare, and the group is forced to make a compromise in order to chase their fleeing enemies or return to the mansion to find out why Mister Terrific’s communications have suddenly stopped! And Dr. Fate returns to the team in this second issue from the new creative team of writers Bill Willingham (FABLES) and Matthew Sturges (BLUE BEETLE) and artist Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN ANNUAL)!
Still getting this.
Think I'm going to get the new Justice League in trade form after all, since it turns out it's a mini.
POWER GIRL #4
“Space Girls Gone Wild!” part 1 of 2! A trio of sexy alien marauders hits Earth for the ultimate party. Unfortunately, by their standards, that means destroying it! Of course, it’s up to Power Girl to crash their festivities.
Hopeful on this title.
SECRET SIX #12
A crisis of conscience splits the Secret Six right down the middle and puts them on opposite sides of a horrific war involving Amazons led by a deluded Artemis! But that's just the opening bout for the main event: Jeannette vs. Wonder Woman!
Sounds fun, as always.
TITANS #16
Why has Starfire been acting odd the past few issues? Turns out the warrior woman has major rage issues coming out of her recent breakup with Dick Grayson, the events of FINAL CRISIS and more. Her super-powerful emotions could very well rip the team apart!
I thought Dick and Starfire technically broke up some time ago? Like, long before this series?
WONDER WOMAN #35
“Birds of Paradise” part 2 of 2! A gaggle of super-powered cage fighters find themselves in the worst possible place to be – on the bad side of Wonder Woman and Black Canary! Also, find out the final resolution between Diana and Nemesis along with much, much more!
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES
Four second-generation Justice Society of America heroes are grouped together to make up the second series of action figures based on the art of Alex Ross!
Just as Geoff Johns’ “Thy Kingdom Come” story arc has brought the Kingdom Come Superman into current continuity, this series of action figures also features a fully articulated, original sculpt of the character.
Figures included:
Cyclone • 8.25” h
Stargirl • 6.5” h
Eeee! Cyclone and Stargirl action figures! Eeeee!
As in, Must Have These Items.
The event of the summer continues! The dead rise across the DC Universe, bringing terror and darkness with them. What are the Black Lanterns? What do they want? Will Earth's greatest heroes survive long enough to find out – or will they join the Black Lantern Corps?
Still looking forward to this, although with more trepidation than before.
BLACKEST NIGHT: BATMAN #1
Deadman can't shut out the cries of the dead rising as he comes to the aid of the new Batman. It’s just in time, too, as the duo face a circus of zombies including the Black Lantern Flying Graysons!
So I guess this is confirmation of the identity of the new Batman? I mean, who else would care about the Flying Graysons?
BLACKEST NIGHT: TITANS #1
Black Lantern Titans are descending together onto Titans Island! Will the Titans be prepared to fight off their deceased allies? And how can Beast Boy not lose his heart to Black Lantern Terra?
Yeah, okay, fine, I'm buying this too. Geez.
GREEN LANTERN #45
BLACKEST NIGHT continues! The Black Lanterns descend on all the Corps throughout the universe! Sinestro's assault on the Star Sapphires’ homeworld of Zamaron is interrupted by another Sinestro Corps – one made up of those who died during the Sinestro Corps War! And while the War of Light flickers, deep in the darkness of space, John Stewart comes face-to-face with his deceased wife – and longtime Green Lantern – Katma Tui.
Okay, time to pick up the regular GL book.
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #39
Just when things couldn't look any darker after the death and chaos of the Sciencell riot, Blackest Night descends on Oa! The black rings tear into the planet and the Lantern Crypt causing all the dead Corps members to rise and wreak havoc as a new and deadlier battle threatens to engulf not only the Corps, but the Universe itself!
And this one is always on my list.
WEDNESDAY COMICS #5-8
WEDNESDAY COMICS, DC’s spectacular 12-issue weekly series, continues to offer a comics experience unlike any other this August. In its second month, don’t miss the action in these continuing features:
• THE METAL MEN encounter a deadly guest-villain in a story written by Dan DiDio with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
• THE FLASH battles Gorilla Grodd and tries to date Iris West in a story written by Karl Kerschl (TEEN TITANS YEAR ONE, THE FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE) and Brenden Fletcher with art by Karl Kerschl.
• SUPERGIRL attempts to deal with Streaky and Krypto gone bad in a story written by Jimmy Palmiotti (JONAH HEX) with art by Amanda Conner (POWER GIRL).
• GREEN LANTERN must help a fellow test pilot whose space mission has transformed him into a monster in a story written by Kurt Busiek (TRINITY, ASTRO CITY) with art by Joe Quiñones (TEEN TITANS GO!).
• SUPERMAN questions his heroic mission while on a trip to Smallville in a story written by John Arcudi (The Mask) with art by Lee Bermejo (JOKER).
• ADAM STRANGE takes a truly twisted journey into space in a story by writer/artist Paul Pope (BATMAN: YEAR 100).
• WONDER WOMAN is lost in a dream world in search of her lost tiara, bracelets and magic lasso in a story written and illustrated by Ben Caldwell (Dare Detectives).
• THE TEEN TITANS are attacked by Trident in a story written by Eddie Berganza with art by Sean Galloway.
Plus:
• BATMAN, WEDNESDAY COMICS’ weekly cover feature, by the Eisner Award-winning 100 BULLETS team of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso.
• METAMORPHO, written by New York Times best-selling writer Neil Gaiman with art by Eisner Award-winner Michael Allred (Madman).
• THE DEMON AND CATWOMAN, written by Walter Simonson (Thor, MANHUNTER) with art by famed DC cover artist Brian Stelfreeze.
• DEADMAN, written by Dave Bullock and Vinton Heuck, art by Dave Bullock.
• KAMANDI, written by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, GREEN LANTERN CORPS) with art by Ryan Sook (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL).
• HAWKMAN, written and illustrated by Kyle Baker (PLASTIC MAN, Special Forces).
• SGT. ROCK, written by Adam Kubert (SUPERMAN: LAST SON), ilustrated by legendary comics artist Joe Kubert.
Wow, that is a lot of comic! And Streaky and Krypto? That's a must-have in any format!
BATGIRL #1
In the wake of “Batman R.I.P.” and BATTLE FOR THE COWL, a new heroine has emerged in Gotham City, and as she begins her nocturnal crusade to take back the night, she will truly learn what it means to wear the mantle of the Bat. But who is this young woman, and why has she donned the cape and cowl?
New heroine, hm?
BATMAN AND ROBIN #3
“Batman Reborn” concludes the explosive reteaming of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, WE3, New X-Men)! Witness Batman and Robin’s final showdown against Professor Pyg and the Circus of Strange! The future looks bright for the new Dynamic Duo as they prove themselves in battle, but lurking in the shadows is a mysterious red-hooded vigilante. Also, the origin of Scarlet!
This sounds potentially a good read.
DETECTIVE COMICS #856
“Elegy” part 3 of 4! Batwoman unites with an unlikely ally to momentarily defeat the fairytale villain known as Alice. But when Kate is forced to attend a high society event, she soon learns that her worlds are colliding as Alice’s plans for Gotham’s elite put Kate’s father directly in harm’s way.
Plus, in the next part of The Question co-feature, writer Greg Rucka and artist Cully Hamner bring Renee’s search for a missing girl to new depths when The Question is trapped inside a sinking car. Will her life and her leads end up at the bottom of the river?
Looking forward to this one a fair amount, actually.
BATMAN #689
“Long Shadows” continues! Batman forges ahead in his battle to retrieve the escapees from Arkham Asylum, while Two-Face begins a ground war of his own. Elsewhere, Penguin wants to become Gotham City's new king of crime, but to do so he has to make a deal with the devil.
You know, I think it would have been more fun to have several Batmen running around for a while. But okay.
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #3
Bruce Wayne is dead...long live Bruce Wayne! Gotham's favorite son has miraculously returned, promising to lead his city into a new golden age. But while Wayne devotes his limitless fortune to rebuilding Gotham City, he fights violent opposition from Batman, Robin and a host of DC Universe heroes!
And in the Manhunter co-feature, now that Manhunter has found the previous DA's killer – or, rather, the killer has found her – what is she going to do about it? Bringing the killer in for a trial may not result in the justice Kate's been dreaming of. But is she ready to kill for justice so soon after a fresh start in Gotham?
Maybe I will learn to love Manhunter now?
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #3
With their uneasy alliance in place, the sirens encounter trouble in the form of the mysteriously returned Bruce Wayne. He's dazzling, he's dangerous and he's got his sights set on Harley Quinn! Has romance sparked between these two long-time enemies – or is Wayne playing a more sinister game?
Well, I can guess at who the Bruce Wayne is, but we'll see.
RED ROBIN #3
“The Grail” part 3 of 4! “Batman Reborn” continues, but is Red Robin's quest to find Bruce Wayne at an end? Because in a German museum, answers await. But to get to those answers, Red Robin has to go through the Global Guardian known as the Wild Huntsman. Making matters worse, Red Robin's got an unwanted ally – Ra's al Ghul! Also, discover what happened in the days after BATTLE FOR THE COWL?
Well, I am getting this, but to be honest, if it is (as seems likely) Tim Drake, I'm probably not keeping it on the list.
DOOM PATROL #1
Come one, come all! The world's strangest Super Heroes are back, and they brought those robot guys along with 'em! Thrill to the strange adventures of the Doom Patrol, with script by Keith Giffen and art by Matthew Clark! Whether you think you know 'em or you wouldn't know 'em if they bit you on the behind, this Doom Patrol's for you! But that's not all! Read all the way to the back cover for the all-new adventures of those elemental everymen, the Metal Men, featuring the triumphant return of the creative team that brought you JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL! That’s 40 full pages of comic-bookery for just under four American dollars. So why not try some Doom Patrol with a side order of Metal Men today?
Doom Patrol, woohoo!
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #30
“Bad Seed” part 2 of 5! The JSA feels the strain when battling a monstrous collection of villains who’ve mounted an all-out war on the team to collect a bounty placed on the head of everyone in the group except Stargirl! Tensions flare, and the group is forced to make a compromise in order to chase their fleeing enemies or return to the mansion to find out why Mister Terrific’s communications have suddenly stopped! And Dr. Fate returns to the team in this second issue from the new creative team of writers Bill Willingham (FABLES) and Matthew Sturges (BLUE BEETLE) and artist Jesus Merino (SUPERMAN ANNUAL)!
Still getting this.
Think I'm going to get the new Justice League in trade form after all, since it turns out it's a mini.
POWER GIRL #4
“Space Girls Gone Wild!” part 1 of 2! A trio of sexy alien marauders hits Earth for the ultimate party. Unfortunately, by their standards, that means destroying it! Of course, it’s up to Power Girl to crash their festivities.
Hopeful on this title.
SECRET SIX #12
A crisis of conscience splits the Secret Six right down the middle and puts them on opposite sides of a horrific war involving Amazons led by a deluded Artemis! But that's just the opening bout for the main event: Jeannette vs. Wonder Woman!
Sounds fun, as always.
TITANS #16
Why has Starfire been acting odd the past few issues? Turns out the warrior woman has major rage issues coming out of her recent breakup with Dick Grayson, the events of FINAL CRISIS and more. Her super-powerful emotions could very well rip the team apart!
I thought Dick and Starfire technically broke up some time ago? Like, long before this series?
WONDER WOMAN #35
“Birds of Paradise” part 2 of 2! A gaggle of super-powered cage fighters find themselves in the worst possible place to be – on the bad side of Wonder Woman and Black Canary! Also, find out the final resolution between Diana and Nemesis along with much, much more!
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES
Four second-generation Justice Society of America heroes are grouped together to make up the second series of action figures based on the art of Alex Ross!
Just as Geoff Johns’ “Thy Kingdom Come” story arc has brought the Kingdom Come Superman into current continuity, this series of action figures also features a fully articulated, original sculpt of the character.
Figures included:
Cyclone • 8.25” h
Stargirl • 6.5” h
Eeee! Cyclone and Stargirl action figures! Eeeee!
As in, Must Have These Items.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
A moment of weakness
I'm thinking of picking up Fantastic Four again! (Or at least getting the trades.) Quick, someone tell me why that's a bad idea! (Or, you know, why it's a good idea, if you feel like being an enabler... :))
Monday, May 18, 2009
As we enter the home stretch
I read the preview of Trinity 51.
Very big, very cosmic.
Not a fan of big or cosmic, particularly. Perhaps I won't have to get the trades, after all.
Really nice Wonder Woman cover, though. Seriously nice.
Very big, very cosmic.
Not a fan of big or cosmic, particularly. Perhaps I won't have to get the trades, after all.
Really nice Wonder Woman cover, though. Seriously nice.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Why I buy
There are two reasons I buy comic books.
One is because I want to see what happens because, well, I want to see what happens. I'm directly interested in a particular storyline. This category includes pretty much all of the ongoings I get.
The other is because I want to see how what happens affects other titles I follow more actively. This category includes crossover titles (for example, buying Thunderbolts because there's a shared storyline between that book and Deadpool), guest appearances (for example, picking up an issue of Wolverine because the Winter Soldier was in it), and more event titles than ought to be the case. There's a relatively short attention span associated with this category. I started getting Trinity for this reason but when it didn't become something I bought on its own merits, I dropped it.
Now what you probably want, if you're a comic book company, is to get me to buy a category-2 comic (that I only buy as long as it references something else) and convince me that it's a category-1 comic (that I'll buy on its own merits). In the old days this was how I added quite a few books--I only ever started reading Captain America and Iron Man because I enjoyed them in Avengers. These days it's not so common, although Dark Avengers is working on attaining that status.
My wallet, of course, is happier when this does not happen.
One is because I want to see what happens because, well, I want to see what happens. I'm directly interested in a particular storyline. This category includes pretty much all of the ongoings I get.
The other is because I want to see how what happens affects other titles I follow more actively. This category includes crossover titles (for example, buying Thunderbolts because there's a shared storyline between that book and Deadpool), guest appearances (for example, picking up an issue of Wolverine because the Winter Soldier was in it), and more event titles than ought to be the case. There's a relatively short attention span associated with this category. I started getting Trinity for this reason but when it didn't become something I bought on its own merits, I dropped it.
Now what you probably want, if you're a comic book company, is to get me to buy a category-2 comic (that I only buy as long as it references something else) and convince me that it's a category-1 comic (that I'll buy on its own merits). In the old days this was how I added quite a few books--I only ever started reading Captain America and Iron Man because I enjoyed them in Avengers. These days it's not so common, although Dark Avengers is working on attaining that status.
My wallet, of course, is happier when this does not happen.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Nothing to see here, just keep moving along
No blogging today, annoying children are annoying me.
Why can't they just read a comic book or something?
Why can't they just read a comic book or something?
Friday, May 15, 2009
Angry cute overload
Okay, this is the first I've heard of this (been reading GLC but not GL), but this may well be my favorite new Lanterny character and I want an action figure!
Hello Red Lantern Kitty!
Seriously, could this be more awesome? He's wearing the ring on his tail, for gosh sake!
Hello Red Lantern Kitty!
Seriously, could this be more awesome? He's wearing the ring on his tail, for gosh sake!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Watching the Watchmen
The husband brought home a DVD of Watchmen: the Complete Motion Comic. It's an odd thing. All the narration is done by a single actor, who thus takes all parts, male and female, which is sometimes confusing.
However, if you want to read Watchmen without actually reading Watchmen, this is probably the way to go.
However, if you want to read Watchmen without actually reading Watchmen, this is probably the way to go.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Money doesn't grow on trees, you know
I guess I'm late into the conversation on this subject, but I'm going to give Marvel Divas a try.
Because I have a fondness for some of the characters involved.
Not because it's anything like Sex in the City, a show I honestly never saw the appeal of.
It strikes me as the kind of thing you'd see in the second feature of an annual, not as the main focus of a comic, but we'll see.
Because I have a fondness for some of the characters involved.
Not because it's anything like Sex in the City, a show I honestly never saw the appeal of.
It strikes me as the kind of thing you'd see in the second feature of an annual, not as the main focus of a comic, but we'll see.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Slow weekend
There's an article up at Comic Book Resources about the teenage Tony Stark Iron Man cartoon. Which is actually a watchable show.
It's getting so you could build up a pretty decent superhero cartoon library if you wanted to!
It's getting so you could build up a pretty decent superhero cartoon library if you wanted to!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
There's an in-honor-of-Mother's-Day link up at Newsarama about the best and worst mothers in comic books.
I don't have a lot to say about the Best Mothers list. But the Worst?
Three of the mothers on the list--Catwoman, Black Canary, and the Scarlet Witch--are called bad mothers for reasons having nothing to do with their mothering skills. In fact, they're called bad mothers because--for a variety of reasons, none of which are any of their faults--they lost their children.
(And while the Alien Mom might not be our idea of a "good mom" but as far as her species goes she seems to have been exemplary! :))
And Martha Wayne? Seriously? Because she "never taught Bruce Wayne coping skills"? I think that young Bruce was probably better prepared than most kids his age would have been for dealing with seeing the violent death of both parents--at least he had Alfred, and didn't have to worry about money, living situation, and so forth. I really don't think you can blame Martha for not having long cozy talks with little Bruce about what do do "just in case Daddy and I are shot to death right in front of you."
I don't have a lot to say about the Best Mothers list. But the Worst?
Three of the mothers on the list--Catwoman, Black Canary, and the Scarlet Witch--are called bad mothers for reasons having nothing to do with their mothering skills. In fact, they're called bad mothers because--for a variety of reasons, none of which are any of their faults--they lost their children.
(And while the Alien Mom might not be our idea of a "good mom" but as far as her species goes she seems to have been exemplary! :))
And Martha Wayne? Seriously? Because she "never taught Bruce Wayne coping skills"? I think that young Bruce was probably better prepared than most kids his age would have been for dealing with seeing the violent death of both parents--at least he had Alfred, and didn't have to worry about money, living situation, and so forth. I really don't think you can blame Martha for not having long cozy talks with little Bruce about what do do "just in case Daddy and I are shot to death right in front of you."
Saturday, May 09, 2009
Soon, soon...
I think the new comic I'm most looking forward to is Power Girl.
I thought it would be one of the Bat-books, but there's still enough mystery around those that I don't know which I'll be keeping and which I'll be dropping.
But Power Girl? Everyone loves Power Girl. Everyone here, anyway!
I thought it would be one of the Bat-books, but there's still enough mystery around those that I don't know which I'll be keeping and which I'll be dropping.
But Power Girl? Everyone loves Power Girl. Everyone here, anyway!
Friday, May 08, 2009
Teen Tony
I'm watching Iron Man: Armored Adventures at the moment. And you know...it's actually not bad.
I mean, considering it's sort of in the "Tiny Toons" tradition of taking adult characters and having them interact as younger versions of themselves.
There's Tony Stark, Rhodey, and Pepper, all teenagers going to the same school. In this universe, Rhodey knows about Tony and the Iron Man armor. Pepper doesn't, and is (apparently) the stereotypical annoying nosy female, which is less than optimal, but whatever.
So now I'm wondering whether it's worth looking at either of the Iron Man comics again. You know, in trade form. I always did like Iron Man and was kind of sad to quit it. Is it time to try again?
I mean, considering it's sort of in the "Tiny Toons" tradition of taking adult characters and having them interact as younger versions of themselves.
There's Tony Stark, Rhodey, and Pepper, all teenagers going to the same school. In this universe, Rhodey knows about Tony and the Iron Man armor. Pepper doesn't, and is (apparently) the stereotypical annoying nosy female, which is less than optimal, but whatever.
So now I'm wondering whether it's worth looking at either of the Iron Man comics again. You know, in trade form. I always did like Iron Man and was kind of sad to quit it. Is it time to try again?
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Thank goodness for comic books and their offshoots
The ten-year-old is still home sick, but feeling well enough today to turn on the PS2 and play some Marvel Ultimate Alliance.
We've played so much Marvel Ultimate Alliance in this house. I hope the next one is as good.
We've played so much Marvel Ultimate Alliance in this house. I hope the next one is as good.
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
The cartoon landscape is bleak
Sick kid home today, so no real post.
Now's when I wish we had superhero cartoons on DVD. We don't. There's only so much "Fairly Oddparents" you can take, you know?
Now's when I wish we had superhero cartoons on DVD. We don't. There's only so much "Fairly Oddparents" you can take, you know?
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
At least she's happy about it.
There is a teaser up at DC about the new Batgirl title.
And there is the expected discussion about who this person might be.
Going by the picture, all I can say is...
...doesn't Power Girl have her own comic coming out already?
I'm just saying, that is a Mature Figure in that picture. :)
And there is the expected discussion about who this person might be.
Going by the picture, all I can say is...
...doesn't Power Girl have her own comic coming out already?
I'm just saying, that is a Mature Figure in that picture. :)
Monday, May 04, 2009
Another comic book movie I'm not particularly interested in seeing
Wolverine.
Unless I hear there's a decent treatment of Deadpool, then I may reconsider.
Unless I hear there's a decent treatment of Deadpool, then I may reconsider.
Sunday, May 03, 2009
Well, I'm happy about it
The PS2 has been languishing for a few weeks, and the husband fixed it today.
And that means...
...Lego Batman!
(Later. But possible now!)
And that means...
...Lego Batman!
(Later. But possible now!)
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Blast from someone else's past
We occasionally watch the old X-Men cartoons on television. I think they were made in the 90s; at least, they seem very 90s in terms of costuming, hair, etc. I wasn't watching a lot of cartoons in the 90s so I'm not certain. They're not that bad, although I wouldn't really go out of my way to watch them because I'm not much of an X-fan these days, but if the kids want to watch them, they hold my interest well enough.
We also occasionally watch the 90s-era Iron Man cartoon. That one is, well, kind of painful.
We also occasionally watch the 90s-era Iron Man cartoon. That one is, well, kind of painful.
Friday, May 01, 2009
It's that time of year already
So I see on the internet that Free Comic Book Day is coming up soon.
We don't have a local comic shop to visit on this occasion; however, last year we changed comic book providers, and the new place includes Free Comic Book Day comics in with our regular shipments, which is very nice.
So I'm looking forward to seeing what new things I wouldn't see otherwise are there.
It's the way the fourteen-year-old discovered Atomic Robo, after all, and we've gotten both trades since then (and plan to get any more as they're available--great book!) so I guess they made a little money off of this thing. :)
We don't have a local comic shop to visit on this occasion; however, last year we changed comic book providers, and the new place includes Free Comic Book Day comics in with our regular shipments, which is very nice.
So I'm looking forward to seeing what new things I wouldn't see otherwise are there.
It's the way the fourteen-year-old discovered Atomic Robo, after all, and we've gotten both trades since then (and plan to get any more as they're available--great book!) so I guess they made a little money off of this thing. :)
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